ZOO WORKER'S DEATH SPARKS SAFETY DEBATE

National regulatory standard needed, experts say

The death this month of a keeper who was attacked by bears at Shanghai Wild Animal Park has triggered discussion over safety management at zoos.

On Oct 17, the victim was dragged away by a bear before being attacked by a group of other bears in the park's wild animal zone, an area in which visitors must remain in their vehicles.

Some visitors witnessed the incident, according to local media reports.